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The Knicks and Timberwolves were both Game 1 winners as the second round got underway Monday night

Despite a late scare, the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for the win, 104-102, against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round face-off in the playoffs at Frost Bank Center on Monday. The Spurs had the chance to steal the win, but Julian Champagnie missed his three-pointer at the buzzer. The breaks of […] The post Watch Anthony Edwards’ blatant travel that refs crucially missed in Timberwolves-Spurs Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

If there’s one thing that everyone is guaranteed to see from the Minnesota Timberwolves under the tutelage of Chris Finch come playoff time, it’s that they will show up and rise to the occasion. Coming off a first-round upset of the higher-seeded Denver Nuggets, the Timberwolves just went out and took Game 1 of their […] The post Chris Finch reveals what’s changed in Timberwolves’ playoff approach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Antonio Spurs found themselves trailing by two in the dying seconds of Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Instead of stopping the clock, coach Mitch Johnson let his guys play. The decision ultimately backfired, as the Minnesota Timberwolves escaped the Frost Bank Center with a gritty 104-102 victory to steal home-court advantage. […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson explains polarizing decision in close loss to Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Anthony Edwards ended up missing the final two games of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ first-round series against the Denver Nuggets due to a knee injury, but the Timberwolves, despite being heavily undermanned, were able to get the job done. But what loomed was a matchup against the San Antonio Spurs in the following round — a […] The post Why Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ return reminds Mike Conley of 2015 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Paul George found a rhythm, but nothing else went right for the Sixers.

Warriors star Draymond Green responded to Austin Rivers' comments regarding Steve Kerr hindering the potential Hall of Fame forward's career.

Game 1 went about as good as the Knicks could’ve hoped, but they know they have to stay focused heading into Game 2.

The Minnesota Timberwolves escaped San Antonio with a Game 1 victory on Monday night, just three days after taking down the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 back at home. Anthony Edwards returned from a nine-day absence due to a hyperextension and bone bruise in his left knee, helping his Wolves steal Game 1. Edwards finished […] The post Why Anthony Edwards is ‘disappointed’ after Game 1 win vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama lamented what he described as energy mismanagement for ruining a historic defensive performance in which he had a playoff-record 12 blocks in a triple-double that came in a losing Game 1 effort against the Timberwolves.

The Philadelphia 76ers took an embarrassing Game 1 loss Monday to start round two of the NBA Playoffs. The New York Knicks played far more superior in their 137-98 rout. Except 76ers star Joel Embiid ended up addressing possible “dirty” play out of Mikal Bridges. Embiid took this shot to the ribs during a designed […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid addresses Mikal Bridges’ possible ‘dirty’ play appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Sixers looked like a team that played a Game 7 two days ago.

If he’s gonna play like this, Joel Embiid should issue a retraction. Tell Sixers fans to sell their tickets while they still can.

The post Mikal Bridges on Knicks’ mindset after historic 39-point playoff win over 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves held on to steal Game 1 over the favored Spurs despite a record night from Victor Wembanyama.

The post OG Anunoby: “We’re a real team with threats all over the place” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Nick Nurse made a clear statement about his thoughts on the Philadelphia 76ers’ 137-98 blowout loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the East Semifinals on Monday night. Nurse and Philadelphia were coming off a tough seven-game series against the Boston Celtics in the first round. They trailed 3-1 at one point […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse drops truth bomb after brutal Game 1 loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The post Josh Hart on Knicks’ surge: “Everyone is unselfish… willing to sacrifice individual numbers” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

If the goal was stability, this move didn’t exactly bring calm with it. Just days before the 2026 WNBA regular-season tips off, the Chicago Sky has made a decision that flipped their roster conversation overnight.

The post Mike Brown stresses discipline despite Knicks’ dominant Game 1 rout of 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Was it a one-game anomaly? Or the start of a turnaround? Based on Monday night, it could be the latter for Mikal Bridges.

At what point is it OK to believe? At what point can you trust your eyes, which are beginning to make some bold proclamations if you let them.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse addressed his early “Hack‑a‑Mitch” strategy following the team’s Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night, confirming the decision was an attempt to disrupt New York’s early momentum. The intentional fouling of center Mitchell Robinson became a major topic of discussion, with video of his comments […] The post 76ers HC Nick Nurse speaks up on Game 1 tactic vs Knicks that did not matter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama is truly a special player. No 7’5 player should be able to move the way he does on the court, and yet here he is. His rare combination of height, mobility, and instincts already makes him the best rim protector in the league. In his first foray into the NBA playoffs, Wembanyama is […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes history with block streak last seen in 2001 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers are licking their wounds after they absorbed a 39-point beatdown against the New York Knicks, 137-98, in Game 1 of their second-round series in the playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Monday. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, banked on a scoring surge in the second quarter, 41-26, to break the game […] The post 76ers’ Paul George goes NSFW to explain Game 1 troubles vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves need Anthony Edwards healthy if they’re going to take down the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the NBA playoffs. They got their guy back for Game 1 to everyone’s surprise, but could it be a mistake? Edwards was made available for Game 1 between the Timberwolves and Spurs on […] The post Anthony Edwards suffers injury scare in Game 1 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull shared her optimism about her health status before the season. On other WNBA news, 14 players were released.

Saagar Sarin will be the new general manager of the Stockton Kings, Sacramento’s NBA G League affiliate announced in a press release. Saarin is currently Sacramento’s senior director of pro personnel, an expansive scouting role, and he will continue in that job on top of being Stockton’s GM. A California native, Saarin got his NBA […]

A record-setting night in all the wrong ways for the Sixers in a brutal Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks.

Victor Wembanyama only needed three quarters to match the NBA's single-game playoff blocks record on Monday night.